D.C. plane crash pilot identified as Brooklyn native Jonathan Campos
Briefly

The crash of American Airlines flight 5342 in Washington, D.C. revealed the connections of its crew to New York City. Pilot Jonathan Campos, 34, and flight attendant Danasia Brown Elder were both raised in Brooklyn. Campos had long aspired to be a pilot, with a zest for adventure that included racing and flying. His ex-fiancée, Nicole Suissa, fondly reminisced about his ambition and love for life, emphasizing that he was more than the tragic news coverage after the crash. Former teachers recalled his dedication to science and memorable character during his school days.
Campos 'wanted to be a pilot from the time he was a little boy,' ex-fiancée recalls, praising his adventurous spirit and ambition since childhood.
His ex-fiancée well remembers his passion for racing and flying, emphasizing that he 'was good at living life' beyond his tragic end.
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